nsg4cnn intensive care of the neonate
INTENSIVE CARE OF THE NEONATE
NSG4CNN
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop knowledge and skills in complex neonatal intensive care nursing. Students will expand their understanding of the physiological processes of complex neonatal conditions and consolidate their knowledge and skills in nursing therapies that contribute to the development of safe, therapeutic nursing practice in NICU environments. Opportunities will be provided for students to explore and deepen their understanding of neonatal nursing and professional issues impacting on the practice of the neonatal intensive care nurse.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorJacqueline McGregor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites NSG4CHA, NSG4SCN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must provide evidence of approved health facility access to a minimum of 140 hours of supervised clinical experience that is commensurate with being able to achieve the clinical competencies of this unit.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing | Prescribed | Verklan, M.T. and Walden, M. 2004 | 3RD EDN. W.B. SAUNDERS |
| Readings | Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care | Prescribed | Gardner, S.L., Carter, B., Enzman-Hines, M.I. and Hernandez, J.A. 2011 | 7TH EDN. MOSBY |
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